Why Social Determinants of Health Matter

There’s a growing body of research that affirms what Geneia’s nurses have long known. What happens outside of a patient’s clinical care – where a patient lives, what they eat and whether they have a support system – all have a tremendous impact on patient health. In fact, research suggests medical care accounts for only 10 – 20 percent of health outcomes while the other 80 – 90 percent are attributed to environmental and socioeconomic factors and individual behavior, collectively known as social determinants of health (SDoH).